Soft Sands, Clear Water, Invisible Jellyfishes, and Dreamy Wedding

Two weeks ago, I was in my short holiday with my family. It was like more weekend getaway than a short holiday. Anyway, we went to Lombok and tried to visit as many islands as we can and we successfully went to the infamous three Gili(s) : Gili Trawangan, Meno, and Air and other virgin Gilis in the south part of Lombok. They were Gili Nanggu, Gili Sudak, and Gili Gendhis. The new Gili had me at ‘virgin islands’. I always love to explore new places and they were totally worth it, though we spent more or less an hour to go to the harbor from where we spent two nights of our four nights: Senggigi. I honestly forgot the name of the resort but it was enjoyable.

In Nanggu and Sudak, we actually found a decent resort, not too fancy, but enough, if you want to wake to sunrise and play canoe all day or simply lay down to get your sun kissed skin.

I have to mention this. So, we had lunch at the same place twice! It was called Seafood 99, it locates in the heart of the city. I personally really love seafood, so I was very thrilled to eat there twice. Hehe.

And Kain Tenun was another mesmerising souvenir. We chose to shop at Slamet Riyadhi. It was kind of pricey but hey, it’s not like easy to make the fabrics. I actually saw how they made it and it takes approximately 2 months to only put thread one by one to the machine.

Actually Senggigi has its own beaches, so if you are too lazy to go across the island, you can always spend time at the resort that actually have private beach. That will be wonderful.

The third day, we went across the islands to go to Gili Trawangan. We spent a night at Villa Ombak Sunset. Agoda actually offered us a good deal. And we were forbidden to use any transportation but Cidomu and bicycle. It was actually very fun! Strolled around the island by bicycle though the sun did blast me because I forgot to put my sunnies on. I also stumbled into a very nice wedding preparation which made me want to arrange mine as soon as I can locate my groom.  

The next day we decided to go snorkeling in the sea near Gili Meno and Gili Air. There was where I got my scars thanks to invisible jellyfishes. They were actually the nice type of jellyfish because if I dive to the deeper ocean, I will see bigger jellyfishes that can leave me with burned scars. BUT it was very relaxing, I tell you. That was the best getaway involving beach, so far.

The last resort where we spent the night was at Kuta, Lombok. I still wonder why they call that part of Lombok as Kuta. I mean, Bali has Kuta. Ah, nevermind. I actually didn’t have the chance to go anywhere because it was pretty excluded and the hotel staff reminded us that Kuta has different tradition compared to other parts of Lombok and Indonesia. So, we stayed in and the next day, I went to my morning yoga class. It’s been ages since my last yoga class it actually felt really good. Until…I almost forgot to pay. That was a real honest mistake, but still very shameful one.

Well, that’s it I guess. Getaway never felt that good. Beside jellyfishes’ sting and embarrassment, it was perfect.      

   

Style Review: Tomas Maier's Love for Black, White and One in Between

It's been a quiet saturday night, and i am staying on my bed with laptop and songs from Banks watching muted tv shows. I am currently not feeling well thanks to - well, i honestly don't know why. So I decided to visit style.com. That website's been my favorite site to watch fashion shows without being there, and simply use it as my lighthouse to see upcoming trends or basically spend my time adoring collections from designers. Like now.

I am currently into masculine feminine outfit. I just love the way they fit together, if you know what I mean. And they are mostly come in monochromatic colors (and that makes me happy, somehow.) I know I am weird. But no color can fit chic masculine outift with feminine touch better than black, white and one in between.

The thing is most people will assume that it is very easy to create that kind of style but the truth is not everyone can nail it. I bet it wont as easy as A B C. And Tomas Maier is one of few people can make good collection with (most) monochromatic color in it. Well, it's gonna be very subjective because we all know how my unhealthy feelings for monochromatic colors dominate my entire closet, so yeah. You guys have to deal with it. Sooner or later.

Decided to create relaxed looks with athletic cutting for his RTW collection Fall/Winter 2015 was a good call, in my opinion. That black wool cashmere outerwear with grey rib as one fine touch at the end of the sleeve just got me. It's perfect in every way. The sad part part is I can never wear that daily in my hometown unless I hike twice a week. Well, in that case I won't bother wearing that. It will get dirty. #firstworldproblem #dontknowwhattosayanymore #pardonmylonghashtags.

Wearing my oversized boy t-shirt and current favorite sweatpants won't be very fuzzy anymore if i own that coat. I imagine that will fix 50 out of 100 problems I have.

I mentioned that I love wearing sweatpants yet I don't have cool coats for particular occasions, in this collection, Tomas Maier solved my other 30 problems. There are several style of sweatpants I will definitely buy. The reason behind taking sweatpants as my current must items in the closet is because it's easy to wear. Admit that. You have this habit that involving the idea of being cute without trying so hard. Sweatpants give you that. With the right top and shoes (I prefer fancy slip-on), you are very much good to go.

The desire of being skinny has never been this urgent. Beside I can wear anything I want without looking like my suitcase with layers, I am able to nail looks that involving midi dress made from charcoal grey wool cashmere with long cardigans. Adding some fine touch like small black belt and put my slip-on on or wearing that grey relaxed shapes dress that fitted to my body without feeling like burritos. *On my way to the gym*

I can't tell which is my favorite look, but that black on black look that involve black coat is everything.

all photos are courtesy of style.com

Weekend Getaway

Now I know what short getaway feels like. It feels so good to experience it. But then i feel miserable afterwards. I miss the good time I spent and the activities I done during getaway. It's not only about the place but also the companion. Lucky me, I had the best getaway companions. Even we didn't have exact schedules or plan, and this getaway was also planned in such a short time, but I found that it's more exciting. You will find this funny because we four planned to take second flight to Singapore in the morning, but somehow one of us was late to book her flight, so she took another flight 30 minutes after us.

We didn't choose hotel during our stay because beside it's more affordable, we didn't have plan to stay in the room. We chose a very nice loft at River Valley Road next to Tony's Pizza. The loft used sophisticated password door with codes and stuff, we had trouble remembering the password. hehe.

Anyway, I had nice new york style pizza with lemonade for lunch. Then I and a friend went to our first destination: Laneway Festival at The Meadow to watch one and only Goddess we know: Banks. Even there were bunch of artists on the list, I honestly don't know them which is very shameful because back in three days before I went, a friend mentioned his favorite musician that will be performing at Laneway Festival who I didn't know about. 

That was my first time went to The Meadow and after all, that trip was my first trip to SIngapore. I have never been to Singapore before and I finally found that Singapore is a very decent country with smaller size than Jakarta. The people are nice and they have this remarkable habit called 'mind their own business'. 

Yet we could walk peacefully. Peacefully without bothered by motorcycles that most of the time will take half of pedestrian road because they simply didn't want to experience the traffic. Oh, and I miss how SIngapore almost never had problem with traffic jam. 

We sit on the grass eating hot dogs. I also had salt caramel ice cream which I slightly regret. But it tasted good so yah..

Anyway, we finally watched Banks and Gaby wore the same outfit as Banks which is very funny because she has major girl crush on Banks. Well, we all do. 

She sang our favoritie and most played songs on my playlist. Started with This Is What It Feels Like, then Brain (!!!!), Warm Water, You Drove Me Crazy, Before I Even Met You, Change, Waiting Game, and Beggin' For Thread. I believe there are some songs I forgot. But she definitely missed Goddess and Under The Table and Alibi (hiks). There were two performances left after Banks and we decided to go home.

The next day started at 12.00p.m. We were very exhausted and woke up hungry. Since it was more proper to call it lunch, but we insisted to called it brunch. We had (tasty) gourmet burgers for brunch on Haji Lane street (if i was not mistaken). The burger was real. It worth every dollar I spent (I am not gonna lie). If you by chance go to SIngapore, just don't forget I tell you that the burger is worth it. The street had paintings on the wall and we could not miss it. 

Then we went to Bugis Junction where I bought sweets as souvenirs. No one could resist Kinder chocolate and Kitkat Green tea, I dare you. Then we went to Sentosa by Sentosa Express. We took one ride called Skyline Luge Sentosa. We screamed all the way up and down. Hahahaha. I just realised I have that height phobia. But I am telling you the ride down was very fun!! The ride was called Luge, I suppose. Originally invented in New Zealand years ago. It was like mini 'go cart' and fit for only one people. 

Then we took beach tram to go to Palawan Beach. But before that, I order Old Chang Kee nuggets. They were so good! We spent time watching sunset. 

When we starved at 11 p.m. we decided to go to Newton Food Centre and had seafood! Yeay-ness! 

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And I have my good vibes battery charged for the next whole week.

  

 

It's All Paid Off

Hi guys, long time no see. Just read my previous short story, and it was so sad, wondering why i wrote such a story. It's devastating. Today I finished my study at Lasalle. Doesn't feel too much, you know what i mean. Not even relief. It's just weird. But 2 years went so fast, man! It was like yesterday i came to my college orientation day with dorky glasses and very very very ordinary white shirt and jeans. I was sooo nervous and I prayed the night before my orientation to had friends during my study. I usually feel anxious and awkward before attending schools. College didn't make it any different. And chose fashion school like Lasalle didn't make me less anxious and nervous and shy and awkward. Wasn't so excited attending the orientation day, i came anyway. It wasn't as hard as I thought before, but i was very awkward and friend-less. Lol. As you all know i chose Fashion Business as my major and got 1.1 among 3 classes. Tried to blend in awkwardly i kept telling myself that i was so lucky, because we didn't experience massive college drama I always avoid. So, we spent two years together with birthday tradition which i always look for, since everyone (most of everyone) would be there and there were also many sleepless nights to finish our assignments. Got cranky sometimes because i couldn't control myself, and found myself crying because it was just too much. Experienced my first fashion show by winning the tickets from kak Dian Aisyah (Founder of Nine12). Instead of getting two tickets, I got 4 instead. Thank you, kak! hehe.

Lost our assignments during Store Layout subject made me so sad, because I personally didn't enjoy that subject. I wonder how those interior design students could survive without attempting suicide. And I did thank God for letting me pass that subject. And i just can't forget i said yes to be finance manager in Enterprise project since I passed the subjects (Accounting, Budget Planning, and Finance) with very average scores. I wonder ever since. Enterprise project was our mountain of subjects from the first semester. We apparently needed them all to pass Enterprise project. And i couldn't ask for better partners. We were maybe not perfect and but we nailed it. We nailed enterprise project. Working on Fitlosophy was like taking care of our own flesh, you know. One-cute-yet-demanding baby. And i am telling you, it's paid off. Those sleepless nights, those cranky days, those nightmares, those anxious feelings i had, those doubtful thoughts, it's paid off.

To sum everything up, and for awkward girls out there (hoho) shit happens and life never wait for you, oh, and if you think you want to quit and get a husband, just wait a second because there is always pot full of golds at the end of the rainbow. For some people who try to lie to herself and not following her dreams, that's sad because you always have choices to do so. The last, you can never please the whole society. Choose the ones who matter, your life will be so much easier.

Pardon my not camera-able faces, everyone.

FITLOSOPHY BAES 

Press kit for Communication Mix Subject <3

Kucel :(

Let my simple designed skirt worn ;p

Ranee's birthday

Me awkwardly smile at Segarra for my 20th birthday

I found this pic so cute

Kak Diana :D

Photo-shoot for Fitlosophy

Fitlosophy being demanding

Camera Hoggers

Pre-JFW Moment

Christmas dinner with the girls <3

Amen. 

Sama The Label Photo shoot with Kak Putri! :D

At Indonesia Fashion Week 2013